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Standard Cited: 19100134 D01 III Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 984608.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/21/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 12/18/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date: 01/12/2015
Final Order: 04/08/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/08/2015 | $4,900.00 | 02/21/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/14/2015 | $4,900.00 | 02/21/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/18/2014 | $4,900.00 | 02/21/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace: (a) Gibson Energy LLC, at Wells Ranch Econode 5 & 6, Gill, CO: On and preceding 6/24/14, Gibson Energy LLC did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace. Gibson Energy LLC directed the work of employees and those of DJ Basin Transport LLC. Workers performed gauging and sampling of crude oil at the oil well tank battery. Workers performed these tasks at open thief hatches and adjacent to opened blow down vents. Flammable hydrocarbon gases were vented through open thief hatches and blow down vents. Gibson Energy LLC did not evaluate worker exposure to respiratory hazards, including oxygen deficient atmospheres and hydrocarbon gases and vapors, including benzene. This condition exposed employees of Gibson Energy LLC and DJ Basin Transport LLC to respiratory hazards.